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BakeryToulouse violet and pastel specialitiesCapitoleWalk-in only
Violettes et Pastels on Rue Saint-Pantaleon since 1995 is the only Toulouse boutique pairing the city's emblematic violet with the pastel plant, with jams.
Worth the queueCrystallised violet petals
TipClosed Sunday and Monday; pick up crystallised violet petals to take home, the canonical Toulouse souvenir.
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BakerySourdough breads and stone-ground loavesSaint GeorgesWalk-in only
La Boulangerie Saint-Georges on Place Saint-Georges has stood since 1840; since 2005 baker Francois Le Galo runs it and the shop is on the 100-best list.
Worth the queuePain de campagne au levain
TipOver twenty bread varieties plus pastries and made-to-order sandwiches; the pain de campagne is the canonical buy.
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BakeryOrganic sourdough breadsSaint AubinWalk-in only
La Halle aux Pains on Place Dupuy was opened by Damien and Heleh Fressinaud in February 2000 and has been entirely organic-flour since 2017. A staple address.
Worth the queuePain au levain bio
TipClosed Sunday and Monday; the pain au levain bio is the canonical buy across the full organic range.
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BakeryPatisserie and violet candyCarmesWalk-in only
Maison Pillon on Rue Ozenne is the canonical Toulouse patisserie and chocolatier since 1967, famed for crystallised violet candy and the cachous de Toulouse.
Worth the queueBonbons a la violette de Toulouse
TipPick up violet candies and cachous de Toulouse for souvenirs; the apple croustade is the patisserie pick.
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BakeryArtisan bread and pastrySaint SerninWalk-in only
Anne et Francois-Xavier on Rue du Taur near Saint-Sernin basilica is the artisan bakery and patisserie opened in 2007, with prepared sandwiches.
Worth the queuePain au chocolat
TipClosed weekends; the pain au chocolat at 07:00 is the canonical breakfast buy on the route to Saint-Sernin.
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BakeryArtisan bread and pastrySaint CyprienWalk-in only
Boulangerie Patisserie Cyprien on Avenue de Muret in Saint-Cyprien is 100 percent artisanal, baking crispy breads, viennoiseries and pastries daily.
Worth the queueCroissant
TipGet there before 09:00 for the morning viennoiseries; the chocolatine is the local Saint-Cyprien pick.